I could walk through my parts and still be hilariousI’ve done it so often before.But look at these faces – look at this fat guy.He wants more. He wants mo-o-o-o-ore!

Audience Member: Hey, I’m not that fat!

Steve Martin: Please.

So many times I faked, just because I could.I’m that good!But 20% won’t do tonight..

Mike Myers: [ stepping out ] Mr. Martin, I’ll do it for you tonight..

Julia Sweeney: [ steps out as Pat, but strips herself of the characterand costume ]Gonna do something different tonight.Something says not to just do Pat tonight..

Tim Meadows:I don’t have any lines.I’m not in the show.But something tells me that if I wereI’d be raring to go-o-o-o-o!

Chris Farley:Not gonna get liquored up tonight!I’m not gonna have a drink tonight!I’m not gonna drink ‘ til “Update” is through.That’s a promise to you, the viewer!Yes, after the show, I’ll drink ’til I spew.But for now, I’m clearheaded for you!

Lorne Michaels: But, Steve, the show’s on automatic pilot. I don’teven come in until Saturday.

Steve Martin: Lorne, don’t you see? That’s not the way it was in the 70’s. Back in the 70’s, people cared. They believed in something! Now it’s the 80’s, and everything’s yuppie, yuppie, yuppie.. spend, spend, spend!

Lorne Michaels: Steve, it’s the 90’s.

Steve Martin: Whatever. You see..

I’ve always wanted to seeHow good I could be.I just want to know.Lorne Michaels:Then go, Steve, goAnd have a great sho-o-o-o-o-o-o-owwwwww!!

Steve Martin: Thanks, Lorne. [ walks down the hall ] I feel young again! I feel like I’m.. 38!

Author: Don Roy King

Don Roy King is directing his fourteenth season of Saturday Night Live. That work has earned him nine Emmys and thirteen nominations. Additionally, he has been nominated for thirteen DGA Awards and won in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Mr. King is also the creative director of Broadway Worldwide which brings theatrical events to theaters. The company has produced Smokey Joe’s Café; Putting It Together with Carol Burnett; Jekyll & Hyde; and Memphis, all directed by Mr. King. He completed the screen capture of Broadway's Romeo & Juliet in 2013. - LinkedIn View all posts by Don Roy King